Jacqui Smith: I would like to inform Members of the House that, as part of a rolling programme of appointments, I have decided to appoint six new board members to "Yorkshire Forward". The new appointees, including one re-appointee, will take up their positions on the 14 December 2004 and their names are set out below.
	The new board members will replace members whose terms of office end in December this year. They will bring experience from business, local authorities and the voluntary sector.
	Decisions on the appointments have been made following open competition in accordance with the guidelines set down in the Commissioner for Public Appointments code of practice, and following consultation with key national and regional players.
	YF (New Members)
	Lord Christopher Haskins (re-appointed)
	Arshad Javed
	Jan Wilson
	Linda Pollard
	Aiden Rave
	Laura Moynahan